Tasman Glacier

The timing of our trip was great, the suspension bridge that must pass the road was closed for maintenance the next day, and the tourists in the hotel who were suddenly cancelled were sent back by the bus.

Tasman Glacier (Tasman Glacier ) is located in Tasman Lake in Mount Cook National Park on New Zealand's South Island. It is the longest glacier in New Zealand, 27 kilometers long, 4 kilometers wide, 101 square kilometers in area, 600 meters thick, 3,000 meters above sea level, and is one of the longest glaciers in the world. The Tasman glaciers are slowly slipping at speeds ranging from 23 to 45 cm a day, and the slowness is almost invisible. As a representative of the closest glacier to the ocean, especially since 1995, glaciers have rapidly declined, and the front edge of the glaciers has retreated nearly 1 km.

Experience a different scenery during an adventure The feeling of flying over the three major glaciers is really shocking. The snow is thick and soft, reminding me of the snow scene of Jungfrau. For our children who grew up in the south, it is still super excited! Stepping on one of the world's longest glaciers, it is finally worth the trip! Feeling super excited! It is said that in recent years due to global warming, the glacier melting speed has become faster, so it is recommended that friends go to go as early as possible!

A 45-minute snowplane tour of Tasman Glacier (including landing) and a 20-minute helicopter landing on the snow mountain. Snow planes are higher than helicopters and are ideal for glaciers, but families with children under eight who can't take part in glacier hiking can enjoy the panorama of New Zealand's highest peak, Cook Peak, at close range, and scatter wilderness on Tasman Glacier. Helicopter snowfall is more suitable for the budget is not high, but want to experience helicopter air sightseeing, but also want to close contact with snow mountain friends. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

At the Cook Hill Airport Registry, we first measured our weight, put on our equipment, and then flew to the glacier by helicopter. The propeller blew up. After getting off the plane, we had to squat and wait for the helicopter to fly away. The glacier was not too cold at noon in summer. We only wore our own thin down jacket and provided hats and gloves. Glacier hiking is not too difficult, the coach will take it safely, the whole trip more than two hours, a slight physical consumption.

The clouds around us are elegant and the snow mountain glaciers are white, such as the snow mountains carved with ice are swiftly thrown behind our heads. We enjoy the Kuk Mountain National Forest Park all the way, enjoy the snowy mountain peaks soaring into the clouds, the ice gaps filled by the icebergs and the sparkling rivers. About twenty minutes after the flight, the plane reached the summit of the snow mountain, and then landed us out of the cabin to enjoy the wonderful world of ice and snow, the miracle of the world. Standing on the top of the alpine glacier, watching the mountains and glaciers, enjoy the magnificent scenery, at the foot of which is the valley eroded by the glacier centuries ago.

NZD 155 reported a morning cruise. In contrast to yesterday's cloudy and rainy day, the sun is shining. At the hotel gathering, the bus departed and the matters needing attention were stated. After about 10 minutes, get off and walk for 20 minutes. Come to the glacier lake, put on your life jacket, get on the boat. The guide will explain current glacier melting conditions, color, hardness, etc. We will also be close to let you feel. Finally, a fast cruise. Early in the morning, it's cold. Remember to wear a warm hat and gloves.

How come to New Zealand not to come to Tasman glacier, this morning to the Tasman glacier in Mount Cook, New Zealand's largest glacier. The valley formed by glaciers is open, the distant peaks are snowy and magnificent, the atmosphere is magnificent, and the lakes are calm and mirrored, and the reflection is breathtaking.